Serving 16 students in grades 9-12, Irwin High (Continuation School) ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in California for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is ≤20% (which is lower than the California state average of 34%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is ≤20% (which is lower than the California state average of 47%).
The student-teacher ratio of 5:1 is lower than the California state level of 21:1.
Minority enrollment is 75% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the California state average of 80% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- School Type: Alternative school
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 16 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 5:1
- Minority Enrollment: 75%
- Graduation Rate: ≥80% (Btm 50% in CA)
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50%
- Math Proficiency: ≤20% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: ≤20% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: <50% (Top 20%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Irwin High (Continuation School) ranks among the top 20% of public schools in California for:
Category
Attribute
Science Proficiency
School Overview
Irwin High (Continuation School)'s student population of 16 students has declined by 62% over five school years.
The teacher population of 3 teachers has grown by 50% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
Total Students
16 students
Showing 2015–2025. Full 35-year historical data available below ↓
Total Classroom Teachers
3 teachers
Showing 2014–2025. Full 35-year historical data available below ↓
School Calendar
School Rankings
Irwin High (Continuation School) ranks within the bottom 50% of all 9,523 schools in California (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Irwin High (Continuation School) is 0.38, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.63. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#7855 out of 9523 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
≤20%
34%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
≤20%
47%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
<50%
29%
Student-Teacher Ratio
5:1
21:1
Showing 2014–2025. Full 35-year historical data available below ↓
Hispanic
75%
56%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 35-year historical data available below ↓
White
25%
20%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 35-year historical data available below ↓
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2015–2025. Full 35-year historical data available below ↓
Graduation Rate
≥80%
86.2%
Showing 2014–2023. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)100%
27.7%
Eligible for Free Lunch
63%
54%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 34-year historical data available below ↓
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
19%
8%
Showing 2011–2025. Full 27-year historical data available below ↓
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Irwin High (Continuation School)'s ranking?
Irwin High (Continuation School) is ranked #7855 out of 9,523 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in California.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
≤20% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 34% CA state average), while ≤20% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 47% CA state average).
What is the graduation rate of Irwin High (Continuation School)?
The graduation rate of Irwin High (Continuation School) is 80%, which is lower than the California state average of 86.2%.
How many students attend Irwin High (Continuation School)?
16 students attend Irwin High (Continuation School).
What is the racial composition of the student body?
75% of Irwin High (Continuation School) students are Hispanic, and 25% of students are White.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Irwin High (Continuation School)?
Irwin High (Continuation School) has a student ration of 5:1, which is lower than the California state average of 21:1.
What grades does Irwin High (Continuation School) offer ?
Irwin High (Continuation School) offers enrollment in grades 9-12
What school district is Irwin High (Continuation School) part of?
Irwin High (Continuation School) is part of Hilmar Unified School District.
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